Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium
The 2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium is being held on Friday, 27 October 2023.
The event is being held at the John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney (map reference G19) and will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.
Character Strengths and Recovery from Addiction
ISSUP Kenya present their Webinar on Insights from Positive Psychology and Psychology of Religion as applied to treatment and recovery from addiction.
UNODC supported delegations from four Central Asian countries in a high-level study tour to the United Kingdom
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance...
Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence
Summary Background Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and...
Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and observational studies
Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and buprenorphine are common...
Comparison of Treatments for Cocaine Use Disorder Among Adults
Key Points Question What treatments for cocaine use disorder are associated with objective reductions in cocaine use among adults? Findings In this meta-analysis of 157 clinical trials comprising 402 treatment groups and 15 842 participants...
Cocaine Reading List
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that originates from the leaves of the coca plant, which is indigenous to South America. The drug's effects include heightened alertness, attention, and energy, as well as feelings of euphoria and...
Responding to stimulant use — developments in treatment
Objective: To better understand current developments in the treatment of stimulant use. Background: Stimulant drugs are second only to cannabis as the most widely used class of illicit drug globally, accounting for 68 million past-year...
Exploring treatment barriers on the use of crystal methamphetamine among young people in Zimbabwe
Substance misuse among young people is one of the most public concerns in global health. This study set out to explore treatment barriers among young people in Zimbabwe. Data was collected through interviews with 30 participants The study...
